This home's estimate is 1.6% lower than the average sale price ($452K) of 6 comparable homes.
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453 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
About this home
Ranch home on 1 full acre directly across from Lums Pond State Park! 3 Bedroom, 2 full bath home with oversized 2 car garage. Entering the home from the covered front porch you are greeted by the large bright living room with bay window. The dining room opens to the kitchen with loads of cabinet space. The 3 bedrooms are all good sized including the master with private bathroom. Pull down steps offer additional storage options. Huge, private tree lined back yard with shed. This home may be a little dated, but is very clean and neutral! Make your appointment today before this unique opportunity is gone! New septic system 2019!
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Sale history for 453 Howell School Rd
$164/sq ft
$171/sq ft
$175/sq ft
$162/sq ft
$162/sq ft
Tax history for 453 Howell School Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Oversized
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Gravel Driveway
- Attached Garage
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry
- Basement Information
- Basement: No
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed
- Exterior Information
- Outbuilding(s)
- Lot Information
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,575
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $71,800
- Tax Year: 2018
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,282
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: SOUTHERN
- Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD
- High School: WILLIAM PENN
- School District Name: COLONIAL
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- Location Information
- Outside City Limits
- Directions: Red Lion Road, right on Howell School Road to #453 on the right
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,575
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1981
- Year Renovated: —
- County: New Castle County
- APN: 1104300063
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1184 Sq. Ft. | $378,066 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1575 Sq. Ft. | $446,523 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 2325 Sq. Ft. | $411,444 |
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 1456 Sq. Ft. | $408,932 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1350 Sq. Ft. | $494,250 |
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